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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 180.39 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 180.39 and 95.88 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 180.39 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/180.39 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 180.39 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 17,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295.79/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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